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AUX vs Daikin: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical AUX model beats 49% and a typical Daikin model 51%. Daikin rates slightly higher overall.

Covers heat pumps sold new today (R-454B and R-32 refrigerant). See older R-410A models · Updated

AUX

49%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

189 models listed

Daikin

51%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

410 models listed

Rating by ratingEach bar is the share of same-size, same-type heat pumps that a typical model beats, so the two brands compare fairly even if they make different sizes.
  • Efficiency on a 5°F dayCOP at 5°FAUX: Beats 60%Daikin: Beats 48%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FAUX: Beats 51%Daikin: Beats 49%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2AUX: Beats 40%Daikin: Beats 39%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2AUX: Beats 48%Daikin: Beats 46%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2AUX: Beats 39%Daikin: Beats 55%

Average (50%)Dashed outline: the other brand, for comparison

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  • CEE 2025

    AUX
    68%
    Daikin
    40%

  • Xcel CC

    AUX
    66%
    Daikin
    31%

  • CEE Advanced

    AUX
    1%
    Daikin
    2%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    AUX
    35%
    Daikin
    18%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted 2.5–3 tons

Only units that keep at least 70% of their heat at 5°F, ranked on heat kept, efficiency at 5°F and seasonal efficiency (HSPF2), against units their size.

Showing Ducted, 2.5–3 tons (27,000–38,999 Btu/h cooling), the most-listed ducted size. Pick yours above. What size is my system?

AUX

  1. 1ASPR30HPMULOAUX2.5 tons · 30,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 77% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    77% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    73.8score / 100
  2. 2ASPR36HPMULOAUX3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 70% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    70% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    70.4score / 100
  3. 3AHU36HPV1BOwith ducted air handler AHU36HPV1BIAUX3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 100% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    100% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.90 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    69.5score / 100

Daikin

  1. 1MST273G32MHAADaikin (sold as Goodman)2.5 tons · 28,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 100% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, CEE Advanced, Xcel CC, DOE CCHP, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    100% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.20 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.5 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    90.4score / 100
  2. 2DH9VSA361CA*with ducted air handler CAHEA3630C3A*+MBVK16CH*X00ADaikinAlso sold as Amana AZV9SA361CA, Goodman GZV9SA361CA3 tons · 34,200 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 100% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, CEE Advanced, Xcel CC, DOE CCHP, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    100% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.40 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    88.6score / 100
  3. 3RZA36AAVJU*with ducted air handler FBA36A*VJUDaikin3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 94% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    94% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.04 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    8.8 (HSPF2)
    Good
    71.2score / 100

These are certified test ratings, not a recommendation for your home. The right size comes from a load calculation by a contractor.

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